BIS 205 Field Ecology - Spring 2015

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Keywords

Field Ecology , ecology , biodiversity , population genetics , landscape ecology , scientific method , natural selection , allopatric speciation , sympatric speciation , population ecology , trophic levels , conservation , sustainability

Project

IGEN (Illinois Green Economy Network) Career Pathways

Authors

Beuchel, Joe

Date Submitted

2015-01-13

Material Type

Hybrid/Blended Course

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Triton College

Industry Partner

Each IGEN Consortium college has established an Industry Advisory Group as part of their Career and Technical Education program. Advisory Group members contribute to the design, development and delivery of CTE courses including those developed through this TAACCCT grant. The members also provide opportunities for work-based learning and job placements for program graduates.

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 1

Additional Public Access

Abstract

This course provides an overview of the interactions between organisms and the environment, emphasizing regional conservation issues, plant and animal interactions and adaptations, effects of human disturbance on native flora and fauna, biodiversity concepts, and field research techniques. Please note that all course materials and content are provided in the IMS Common Cartridge (IMSCC) format. The content can be accessed by opening the IMSCC file using your organization's Learning Management System application (these include Blackboard, D2L, Canvas etc.). Additional information about accessing Common Cartridge files can be found on the IMS Global Web site: http://www.imsglobal.org/cc. Future plans for the Skills Commons Web site include a feature that will allow users to view and download course content that is provided in the IMSCC format. Please refer to the "Enabling Others to Reuse Your Materials” page for more information: http://support.taaccct.org/enabling-reuse/.

Industry (NAISC)

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11)

Occupation (SOC)

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations -- Agricultural and Food Scientists (19-1010)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences (01)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Associate Degree

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization